Even if interest rates fall in 2026, the right bank accounts can still protect your cash, flexibility, and peace of mind.

SoFi’s Checking and Savings account earns a 0.50% APY (variable and subject to change) on the balance in its checking portion. Customers who enroll in SoFi Plus with direct deposit, or pay a $10 SoFi ...

Looking for a free checking account in 2025? You’re not alone. With things getting more and more expensive, saving some money everywhere you can is so important. With banks charging fees for ...

Banks and credit unions typically pay little to no interest for a checking account — among the ones that actually do, the average annual percentage yield is just 0.07%, according to the latest ...

Not all checking accounts pay interest. Among those that do, the numbers are pretty dismal — the average only pays 0.07%, according to the latest government data. Despite those low returns, dozens of ...

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